Montgomery County
Montgomery County, or “Montco” as it’s colloquially known, is a vibrant blend of history, diversity, and modernity. The third-most populous county in Pennsylvania, Montgomery County is home to landmarks like Valley Forge National Historical Park and the King of Prussia Mall.
The county is not just a suburb of Philadelphia but a major employment center in its own right. With business parks in King of Prussia, Blue Bell, Lansdale, Fort Washington, and more, the county attracts workers from all over the region.
Montco is home to several colleges and universities, including Montgomery County Community College, Bryn Mawr College, and Penn State Abington.
Featuring a robust economy and rich educational and historical offerings, Montco is a dynamic place to live, work, study, shop, and play.
Explore our archive of nearly 300 stories about Montco’s residents, entrepreneurs, schools, businesses, and nonprofits below:
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Legal Matters: Understanding Workers’ Compensation Benefits
By Jonathan Young If you are injured on the job or sustain a work-related illness, you have recourse. The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act mandates that insurance benefits be…
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Gwynedd Mercy University Sells 150-Acre Property for $31.5 Million in Montgomery County
Gwynedd Mercy University has announced that an affiliate of Beacon Capital Partners, LLC purchased a 150-acre piece of property that sits adjacent to the University’s Main…
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Bucks County Leadership: Mary Ann Messmer, SVP, Head of Private Banking at Meridian Bank
Mary Ann Messmer, SVP, Head of Private Banking at Meridian Bank, spoke with BUCKSCO.Today about growing up in Blue Bell as the daughter of a…
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Hatboro Police Officer’s Wife Posts Tragic Update on His Bee Sting Injuries: ‘No Chance He Will Recover’
Officer Ryan Allen suffered a bee sting last year, which led to a heart attack and then a serious brain injury on October 14, 2021,…
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Abington Friends School Student is Awarded Full Scholarship to Boston College
Ajae’Lyn Price, 18, a talented student attending Abington Friends School, was recently awarded a full scholarship to Boston College through QuestBridge, a program that connects…
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Development Deal for Norristown State Hospital Campus to Displace Numerous At-Risk Residents
People with serious mental illness currently living on the Norristown State Hospital campus are set to lose their home and support services in June in…
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King of Prussia’s Nordstrom Shares Soar as Customers Return to Rack Stores
Nordstrom Inc. shares have soared more than 32 percent due to a faster-than-expected recovery at the company’s off-price Rack outlets. The sales model has helped…
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Bucks County Leadership: Bob McGowan, Chief Operating Officer at Peddler’s Village
Bob McGowan, the COO of Peddler’s Village, the Delaware Valley’s top tourist destination in 2020, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up in Northeast Philadelphia…
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Blue Bell’s CompanyVoice Is Committed to Creating Jobs for Older Workers
CEO Claudia Timbo of CompanyVoice in Blue Bell employs a unique hiring model that initially focused on hiring mature workers with special skills in banking,…
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Slice of Lower Frederick Real Estate Creates Mystery for Township
A sliver of Lower Frederick real estate that does not seem to have an owner has created a real mystery for the township, writes Joe…
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Manor College Men’s Basketball Seeded Fifth in USCAA Division I Small College National Championship Tournament
The Manor College Men’s Basketball team (10-5 overall, 2-3 Eastern States Athletic Conference) are seeded fifth in the 2022 United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA)…
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Lower Merion’s Kobe Bryant’s Rarest Cards Fetches a Record $2Ms
One of the rarest Kobe Bryant cards sold last week for a record $2 million, making it the most expensive card ever sold of the…
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Tilly Mint’s Tea Room in Souderton: Warm in Beverages and Hospitality
Need a place to relax and forget your troubles? Need a hot cup of tea and warm scone? We’ve got just the place. Tilly Mint’s…
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DeSales MBA Program to Hold a Sample Class on March 3
DeSales MBA program is holding a Sample Class on March 3 at 6:00 pm on the Center Valley Campus. The Sample Class will begin with…
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Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers Reports Better-Than-Expected Quarterly Orders
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers has reported better-than-expected quarterly orders thanks to strong demand for high-end homes that is not wavering as the pandemic continues for…
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Perkiomen School Graduate Dreams Up Printfresh Pajamas
Leo and Amy Voloshin are living the dream. Their co-owned pajama brand Printfresh, which sells at King of Prussia’s Anthropologie and other local outlets, has…
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Adam Sandler’s Netflix Movie ‘Hustle,’ Filmed at Manor College, Shines Spotlight on Philadelphia Region
The trailer for the new Adam Sandler movie Hustle, which prominently features Manor College, is out and it is packed with all things Philadelphia, writes…
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Bucks County Leadership: U.S. Congresswoman Madeleine Dean
U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean who represents Pennsylvania’s 4th congressional district, a district that includes almost all of Montgomery County and a small sliver of Berks…
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